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Unbridely founder, and award-winning Australian marriage celebrant of 1000+ ceremonies, Camille Abbott, shares her experience, tips and shortcuts and invites her wedding vendor mates (photographers, florists, bridal hairstylists, musicians) PLUS new friends to help you at this incredibly exciting, but sometimes confusing, time.
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162: 9 Point Checklist for Wedding Vendor Reviews - Who Is Faking It Online?
Episode 162
Monday, November 17, 2025 • Duration 12:27
Just the other day, I was chatting with three seasoned wedding vendors about how, lately, they’ve been hearing from engaged couples asking tons of questions about details that, honestly, aren’t likely to be problems at all. They were frustrated by how they’ve been micromanaged or not fully trusted. So I asked them: “How can an engaged couple really tell who’s a legit, experienced vendor who won’t let them down?”
They all agreed that it’s tough for couples to know, especially when so much of that trust comes from online reviews and testimonials that can feel overwhelming or sometimes leave you wondering what to really believe. That’s exactly what we’re diving into today: how to cut through the noise to understand what’s genuine in online reviews, and where to focus your attention while you research potential wedding vendors so you can book them with confidence.
And stay tuned till the end, I’ll be sharing my 9 Point Checklist for Wedding Vendor Reviews and help you to work out who might be faking it online.
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161: Wedding After-Parties: Just Another Expense Or A Brilliant Idea?
Episode 161
Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 22:57
Have you ever wondered what happens when a wedding feels too good to end, but you’re not quite ready for the party to be over? Maybe you’ve noticed how after-parties are suddenly cropping up in everyone’s wedding plans, or you’re curious why couples are making space in their budget for this bonus round of celebrating.
On today’s episode, we’ll dig into the real reasons after-parties are getting so much love lately, plus some surprisingly creative ways to throw one: whether you want a rooftop cocktail hour, a backyard bonfire, or just a cosy lounge for late-night snacks and stories. If you’re looking for inspiration well beyond the usual dance floor, you’re in the right place.
And if you listen all the way through, there’s a little something extra: a behind-the-scenes idea for making even the simplest after-party truly unforgettable, no matter your budget or style, that might just become your new favourite wedding memory.
*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*
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152: Pt2 - How To Choose Your Wedding Songs & Great Musicians with Him & Her Music
Episode 152
Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 37:41
Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Peter and Chelsea from Him and Her Music, where we continue our deep dive into how you can collaborate and work with your wedding musicians to get the very best experience in the lead-up and on the day for yourself, for you, your fiancé and your future memories too.
If you joined us for Part 1, you’ve already heard how Chelsea and Pete’s expertise, transparency, and heartfelt advice make them more than just performers; they’re planners, curators and pros at creating moments that matter. And you’d also now realise how that doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a lot of experience, thought, and coordination too.
So in this episode, Part 2 of our chat, you’ll hear some of their real wedding stories that prove just how powerful live music can be, like how they transformed a brief for “old Italian vibes” into an unforgettable evening.
You’ll learn how to choose your wedding songs, everything from your aisle song to your first dance and also hear Chelsea’s personal approach to choosing her processional and how she dealt with feeling overwhelmed on their wedding day.
And stick around to the end, because Peter and Chelsea offer their best tips and very candid guidance for sourcing, booking, and working with musicians who do more than just sound good, because experienced wedding musicians can also reduce your stress levels and weave a magic atmosphere for you and your guests.
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62: 2023 Halloween Wedding Horror Stories
Episode 62
Monday, October 30, 2023 • Duration 19:24
Welcome to the terrifying and spine-chilling 2023 Halloween Wedding Horror stories.
This is a compilation of some of my podcast guest’s accounts of when shit went wrong and what happened after.
Unbridely’s motto and core mission is: weddings are a team sport and these are some great examples of exactly how that plays out on a wedding day.
1) 'Tipi Terror Tale' from Hannah Rose Weddings
2) 'The Ripper' and 'The Ring' from Luke John Photography
3) 'Hair and Makeup x 2' from Wedded Kiss
4) 'Family Fisticuffs' and 'What’s Truly Important' by WedShed
5) 'Catering Catastrpohe' by The BradfordNC
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61: Micro-weddings With Massive Impact: Why Size Really Does Matter with WedShed
Episode 61
Monday, October 23, 2023 • Duration 33:11
While large weddings are often a blast because of the vibe that lots of people gathered together can bring and the go-go-go, smaller weddings have advantages that you might not appreciate at first glance.
Some of the most intimate, and moving experiences I've had at weddings are those with just a handful of highly invested family and friends.
Sometimes it’s the smaller micro weddings and the time and space they allow for everyone who attends, that feel a little more intentional, with guests that are present and deeply involved.
This week my guest, the incredible, Amy Parfett, co-founder of WedShed, Gravy and now author, is going to break micro weddings down for you.
You'll learn:
• how post-covid times and the cost of living crisis are affecting wedding plans, trends and timing of getting married.
• the big advantages of little micro weddings, and
• Amy's easy 3 step, how-to-get-started guide for planning a micro wedding of your very own.
60: How Rethinking your Wedding Outfit Can Achieve Sustainability and Style with Hilandel
Episode 60
Monday, October 16, 2023 • Duration 49:46
This episode comes with a language warning, Hillary is, like me, a fan of swearing and spreading it around like seasoning in her conversation. We clicked pretty much instantly.
And she’s got some brilliant ideas to share with you about the re-wearing, repurposing and repeating of your outfits, both for the wedding, before and after.
The Hilandel owner and designer creates wedding attire with a focus on feminism, sustainable fashion and body neutrality so she is a perfect fit for the Unbridely podcast and I think you’re going to LOVE her no-nonsense straight talk.
Today Hillary will teach you:
The one big question you want to ask yourself before you even start thinking about designing or shopping for your wedding outfit
Some key points to consider when you’re arranging deliveries, or working out where your wedding flowers and food leftovers are going after your celebrations are over, and
Why you can maybe skip buying those bridal pumps and get something that you really want.
And stay listening to the end for Hillary’s thoughts on how the Australian wedding industry stacks up against the rest of the world.
*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*
59: Your Wedding Processional - How To Make It Your Own and LOVE It
Episode 59
Monday, October 9, 2023 • Duration 23:22
Most civil ceremonies in Australia start with what’s known as the processional; when certain people enter the ceremony space, typically down an aisle that is formed between the assembled guests, in a specific order to mark the beginning of a wedding ceremony.
Really, there are no limits and a question that I’m hearing more and more in my role as a marriage celebrant over the last few years in particular is: “do we have to have a processional, at all?” And the short answer is… no
But this is also when many engaged couples get stuck, what IS the alternative? How can we make it our own? And what does that even look like?
Today, I’ll teach you:
WHAT a typical processional might look like in a non-religious wedding ceremony here in Australia.
WHY you might want to change it up or skip it altogether, and what you could in that instance
WHO you can include, and who you really should avoid including (I’m looking at you children under 5 and animals)
And HOW you can do it in a way that you actually look forward to and feel comfortable with, including some ideas and tips for those nervous or awkward types.
58: Yes, The Post-Wedding Blues are Real; Here's How to Skip Them
Episode 58
Monday, October 2, 2023 • Duration 15:15
Imagine your wedding planning is like the unfolding and riveting story of an adventure novel and your wedding is the last chapter where everything comes together.
It’s when the drama gets resolved, the narrative comes full circle and the heroes (that’s you and your fiancé) have their time to shine.
But what if the final chapter of your story was not as satisfying as you’d hoped? Maybe the closing remarks weren’t hopeful or filled with meaning, maybe one of your favourite people didn’t get their justice, or maybe the ending was so spectacular that you’re quite simply devastated that there’s no more to come.
And just like when you’ve closed the book on an incredible read, finished binging your new fave series or just heard the final siren of the season, the time after your wedding celebrations can be a big letdown.
It's commonly known as the post-wedding blues.
And while it’s not the end of the world, it’s a bummer and with a couple of tweaks to what is most probably already in your plans, you can nix most of the unpleasantness and get on with your married life with renewed vigour and purpose!
So today I’m going to share:
The different ways that the post-wedding blues can show up in your life,
9 different reasons why you might be feeling this way, and
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57: 4 Things At Your Wedding Your Fam and Friends Will Actually Care About with Hannah Rose Weddings
Episode 57
Monday, September 25, 2023 • Duration 43:41
If doctors are the worst patients, have you ever wondered how a wedding planner goes with planning their own wedding?
Hannah has been working in weddings for 15 years, but next year, she's actually getting married herself! So I wanted to know if her experience makes wedding planning different for her. What are the easy bits, what are the perks and what is still a head fuck?
And why is she planting a cooked sausage in her garden the night before her wedding?
We'll also delve into the 4 things that Hannah believes the guests of your wedding, your family and closest friends will really care about, remember, and possibly bitch about, behind your back.
Plus make sure you listen until the end to hear our take on the global wedding vendor code and a message to those seemingly helpful, but sometimes just pain-in-the-ass wedding guests who might need to back off a bit!
*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*
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56: 90% of Wedding Advice Is Crap + 22 PSAs For Savvy Engaged Couples
Episode 56
Monday, September 18, 2023 • Duration 29:24
I would hazard a guess that there's a 90%, an extremely high chance, that you are listening to and working with advice and recommendations about your wedding with information from people who don't have a clue.
With 15 years and over 900 wedding ceremonies experience myself, a background as a wedding and events manager, extensive hospitality work, and a degree in performance jazz, I can also assure you that even I don't know everything you need to know either.
In this episode, you will learn:
why you shouldn't listen to everyone’s advice, opinions and recommendations about your wedding,
how to know if recommendations and advice are valuable for your specific needs, and then
my top 22 PSAs or public service announcements, that I really hope will be valuable for you.
*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*
Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*
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*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*
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Are you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?
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Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.
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Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*
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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridely
Are you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?
Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*
Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/ or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely
Email the Unbridely Podcast: hello@unbridely.com
This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended all-in-one wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool.
Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.
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Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Are you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?
Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls.
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